Entrepreneurial Nation: Why Manufacturing is Still Key to America's Future

US: McGraw-Hill Education, 2012. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. A call to arms for everyone who believes in America's future If you trust what you hear in the news, America is in trouble. We've moved our manufacturing overseas. We've lost our competitive edge to China, Germa ny, Japan, and Brazil. We've entered our final days as an economic leader. Don't believe it! This provocative book from a former deputy assistant secr etary of commerce will explode the myths you've been fed by the media and r einforce your faith in American ingenuity. Author Ro Khanna takes you insid e Washington's economic think tanks and onto the front lines of the most in novative companies in the nation. You'll discover: How small and large businesses are spurring innovation and growth Why the accepted wisdom about American manufacturing is wrong How America can stay ahead of lower-cost factories in China and Brazil Why manufacturing is so important to our national security and future How to keep the best jobs, companies, and opportunities here in America Despite everything you've heard about the economy, one fact remains: Americ a continues to be a world leader in manufacturing. Some of the world's best products are still being made here. The world's greatest innovations are s till being developed by Apple, Google, and countless others. This book will prove to you that smart companies are staying ahead of the curve--and you can, too. You'll learn how a fourth-generation business, the Globe Manufacturing Company, customized its firefighting suits to beat fo.